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27 Sept 2024

Angola Battles Escalating Tree Cover Loss Amid Recent Fire Incident
Angola Battles Escalating Tree Cover Loss Amid Recent Fire Incident

Angola has recently witnessed a fire incident in the Cuando Cubango Province, a stark reminder of the environmental challenges the country faces. Over the past two decades, Angola has experienced a significant decline in tree cover, primarily due to shifting agriculture practices. The data reveals a worrying trend, with a total net loss of tree cover amounting to 2,188,485 hectares, marking a 4.41% decrease from the original extent.

The majority of tree cover loss can be attributed to shifting agriculture, which alone accounted for a substantial percentage of the decline. While other factors such as forestry and wildfires also contributed to the loss, their impact was comparatively minimal. The year 2021 saw the highest recorded tree cover loss at nearly 300,000 hectares, underscoring the urgency of addressing this issue.

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The country's tree cover extent, which originally stood at over 55 million hectares, has been significantly impacted. Despite some gains in tree cover and natural disturbances, the overall trend has been one of loss. This loss not only affects the biodiversity and ecological balance of Angola but also has broader implications for climate change due to the associated carbon emissions.

As Angola grapples with these environmental challenges, the latest fire incident serves as a call to action for more effective conservation efforts. The incident, while isolated, is part of a larger pattern of environmental stress that requires immediate attention and sustainable management strategies to preserve Angola's natural heritage for future generations.

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